A zero-dependency Python skill for triggering IFTTT webhooks and managing applets to connect AI agents with 800+ external services.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install ifttt
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install ifttt using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is IFTTT?
The IFTTT integration for Openclaw Skills provides a lightweight, standard-library-only bridge between your AI agents and the vast IFTTT ecosystem. It enables agents to trigger custom events, manage service applets, and pass structured data directly to over 800 connected services using the IFTTT Webhooks and Connect APIs.
Engineered specifically for AI coding agents, this tool eliminates the need for external dependencies, making it a robust choice for building Openclaw Skills that interact with smart home hardware, IoT devices, and various third-party web platforms. By using simple if-then logic, developers can extend the capabilities of their agents to perform real-world actions across a massive library of supported integrations.
IFTTT Use Cases
- Triggering smart home automation routines such as lighting, climate control, or security systems via AI.
- Sending cross-platform notifications to mobile devices, email, or messaging apps based on agent tasks.
- Automating social media updates or content distribution workflows from AI-generated content.
- Interfacing with IoT hardware and proprietary devices that lack a direct API but support IFTTT.
- Monitoring service status and managing applet activity dynamically through an AI interface.
How IFTTT Works
- The AI agent executes a command via the provided Python script, passing the required event name and data.
- The script authenticates with IFTTT using the
IFTTT_WEBHOOK_KEYenvironment variable. - A POST request is sent to the IFTTT Webhooks or Connect API containing either standard values or a structured JSON payload.
- IFTTT receives the trigger and executes the associated 'Then That' action across the user's connected services.
- The script captures the API response and returns it as a JSON object to the AI agent for confirmation or further logic processing.
IFTTT Setup
To get started with this skill in your Openclaw Skills environment, set your IFTTT webhook key as an environment variable:
export IFTTT_WEBHOOK_KEY="your_webhook_key_here"
Verify your connectivity with the status command:
python3 scripts/ifttt.py status
You can then fire a test event using the trigger command:
python3 scripts/ifttt.py trigger test_event --value1 "Openclaw" --value2 "Automation"
IFTTT Data Schema & Taxonomy
This skill follows a stateless architecture and does not store user data locally. The data processed by these Openclaw Skills is organized as follows:
| Data Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Webhook Event | A unique string identifier for the IFTTT trigger. |
| Payload Data | Supports up to 3 discrete values or a full JSON object for the trigger-json command. |
| Applet Metadata | Includes Applet IDs, status (enabled/disabled), and associated service details. |
| Connectivity Info | User profile information and a registry of currently connected services. |
IFTTT Advanced Features
- Support for complex JSON payloads to pass rich, structured data to IFTTT applets.
- Full applet management allowing AI agents to enable or disable specific automation routines on the fly.
- Service discovery to list all 800+ connected accounts and their integration status.
- Sequential event firing to coordinate multi-stage automation workflows through a single agent request.
- Human-readable output mode available via the
--humanflag for easier debugging during development.
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